
This is not your average design podcast.This is the part after the brief. The part behind the beautiful logo.This is the real, raw, voice-note-style space for creatives, freelancers, and especially women in design who are building a life—not just a portfolio.
Hosted by Nelett—graphic designer turned creative life mentor with over 25 years in the industry—BEYOND Design gently peels back the curtai... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessArts | |||

Let’s be honest — running a freelance design business can feel like a mess. And no, it’s usually not the design work that’s the problem… it’s everything around it. The emails, the timelines, the feedback loops, the invoices, the “wait, where did I sa... more
Clients don’t come with a manual — and neither do we.
So when a project goes sideways, it’s usually not about the design… it’s about the gap between what we know and what our clients think happens behind the scenes.
In this episode, we dive into one... more
Let’s be honest — being a “top-rated” creative isn’t just about having talent or pretty work on your feed. It’s about how you run your freelance business. How you communicate. How you lead a project. How you carry yourself when no one’s watching.
In... more
Feeling creatively drained… but also kinda excited for what next year could be?
In this episode, I’m talking about that strange end-of-year feeling we creatives know too well — tired, worn out, low on ideas… but still catching little sparks of inspi... more
Ever been ghosted by a client?
You send the concept, the quote, the carefully worded email… and then—nothing. No reply. No feedback. Just silence.
In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when a client disappears—without disappearing into yourself. W... more
Have you ever been told to “just do what the client wants”? 🙃
Yeah... same.
In this episode of BEYOND Design, I’m sharing why asking smart, strategic questions isn’t “too much” — it’s exactly what makes you a powerful, professional designer.
We’re... more
What do your business habits say about you?
In this light-hearted (but sneakily powerful) episode, I’m blending two of my great loves—Sex and the City and helping creatives build businesses that actually fit them.
Whether you’re a Carrie chasing id... more
Behind every design file is a thinking, feeling, human—and sometimes, our biggest creative battles happen in the quiet spaces no one sees.
In honour of World Mental Health Day (10 October), this episode goes beyond the deadlines and deep into the he... more










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Focusing on the multifaceted experience of being a creative, particularly graphic designers and freelancers, this series discusses the integral but often overlooked aspects of the creative process, such as mindset, self-worth, and personal boundaries. Hosted by an experienced designer turned creative life mentor, the content reveals the challenges including self-doubt, burnout, and the struggles with client management, while also celebrating the small victories that define the freelancer's journey. Unique to this series is its emphasis on emotional well-being and the complexities that lie beyond just the design work, making it a source of relatable guidance for those navigating the ups and downs of the creative industry.
Listeners can expe... more
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